For years, I have wanted to make an Advent Calendar. I have made one for my sister that I really love, but I just haven't taken the time/energy into making one for us. This year, though, I have put together a little something that we are enjoying and I am sure it will help me get … [Read more...] about The 25 days til Christmas
Faith
Lessons from my Sweet Potato Patch
This year was a first in our garden for MANY things. Pumpkins, butternut squash, sunflowers, potatoes, okra, and so on.It was also the first year for sweet potatoes.I planted a whole bed of sweet potatoes. Very eager to see how we would do. Once I saw that they were … [Read more...] about Lessons from my Sweet Potato Patch
It’s September!!!
September.... GLORIOUS September!The weather around here has been fantastic. Chilly nights and mornings, warm days. Perfectly wonderful transition into our fall season and schedule.Speaking of schedules, we moved into Homeschool 2012/2013! Our 9th year of home education! We … [Read more...] about It’s September!!!
Joy in the moment…
My, my... time really does fly doesn't it? I'm sorry I haven't been around much lately, but life just happens, you know? Time seems limited and hours become days and weeks before you know it.I love my blog time, I love to journal (which is basically why I blog) the ideas and such … [Read more...] about Joy in the moment…
Our Family’s First Mission Trip
Since becoming a family, a good many years ago... one thing Shannon and I looked forward to, was the day when we, as a family, would go on a mission trip together.On the week of July 4th, that happened.Our church participates in what is called, Constructors for Christ. Each week … [Read more...] about Our Family’s First Mission Trip
